Your list is really close except, 1980 was the T model and didn't use a letter in the VIN. After that, they did. 1981 was the X model which had the B in the VIN. Plus, it should be the 9th digit or letter just before the numbers. Either way, he needs to post his VIN off of the frame to get the correct year and possibly model.

Thanks for all the help. I just sent the frame out to powdercoat and wont get it back till after monday. Then I'll see what year it is. Basically I'm looking to get all black plastics and a tank but cant find anything because of the year. anyway heres a pic

Actually that could be a 96-98, as for black plastics I had a 96 rm250 that i decked out all in black, i will try to find a pic for ya so you can see what your in for. It looked bad a$$ but scratches really showed up on the black
here is a pic for ya

Thats a cool looking 250...as far as the plastics getting scratched I dont care cause im on slicks for stunting......plus they are cheap! I've found the all the plastics except for the gas tank......sucks because everyone that makes a tank is for a 01 or newer...

Anybody got a hook-up on fork seals and wipers? Not gunna pay 80 dollars at the local store just for seals. Dealerships piss me off

check E*AY for the seals and stuff, i got new seals for $3, are you talking about black shrouds for the tank that you cant find or an actual black tank? Did you get the 10th digit yet of the VIN for us??

When you see me riding with my eyes closed, its because I have lost control of my bike and I'm about to crash.

Sick.....I actually want a whole black tank to replace my yellow one. As far as the VIN goes, the frame is still at powdercoater till after wednesday. I'll check out **** to see what I can scrounge up.

Does anyone know where I can get swingarm needle bearings as well? I know there is a company that makes a "universal kit" for about 70 dollars.

Im more than likely going to make another post that shows the progress of the build-up for everyone to see.

i couldnt find a black tank as well so i ended up just throwing graphics over it. Everything was black except my tank. I know you can find basically all black grapgics which should cover it up. Heck maybe even try some krylon fusion spray paint. I use that on a lot of plastics and its great stuff, could be a simple solution for now.

When you see me riding with my eyes closed, its because I have lost control of my bike and I'm about to crash.

I'm having fun with this. You realize all we have to do is wait for the frame to get back from paint, but that would take all the mystery out of it.

Bike is definitely a 96 or 97. 98's didn't have the black plugs on the swingarm. These are to access the shock linkage bolt/nut. This bike looks just like my 96' 250. Forks are gold. Plastics are correct. Never knew what my original seat cover looked like.

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